Player to watch - Robert Earnshaw: No competition here since Earnie - 99 not out - is aiming to score the 100th goal of his Bluebirds career. The marksman has bagged an astonishing 20 goals this season - and it's still November.

What they say - Gary Croft: "Let's hope Earnie does it. It would be a fantastic achievement."

Player to watch - Jim Magilton: Ipswich's very own Martin Johnson figure, the Tractor Boys skipper has been one of their outstanding performers this season. Handed the captain's armband following Matt Holland's departure to Charlton.

What they say - Ipswich manager Joe Royle: "When a side has someone like Earnshaw in their ranks, they are always going to be dangerous."

Form guide: City are unbeaten in their last eight league games, drawing four and winning four. Ipswich have won six, drawn two and lost one of their last nine.

Bookie's corner: City to win 6-5, Ipswich to win 7-4, Draw 12-5.

Mouth-waterer: Richard Langley to score first and City to win 1-0, 55-1.